QC Sample Management Group Leader - 2nd Shift (Sun-Wed) - Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions, LLC

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

• Verification of sample submissions to Quality Control
• Documentation of sample transactions in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Handling, storage, and organization of samples
• Delivering samples to QC laboratories for testing as required
• Interacting with outside customers and functional peer groups
• Fulfilling sample pull requests
• Compliance with all pertinent regulatory agency requirements
• Conducting temperature, environmental, and/or CO2 monitoring.
• Preparation of samples for shipment
• Performing sample inventory and disposal
• Ensuring compliance with SOPs; reports any quality or other anomalies through the Deviation Notification and Resolution system
• Participating in required training activities

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Sample Management Specialists in a regulated facility
• Coordinates, supports, and monitors performance of team through quality metrics while ensuring client deadlines are met
• Coordinates with client contacts to communicate status of deliverables, determine priorities, and set timelines.
• Set individual and team goals to develop the scope of work and responsibilities of the team
• Manage time off and payroll entries of the team
• May participate in new hire interviews
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
• Participates in training of other employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge cGMP is a plus

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences or related degree
• Leadership experience 
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multitask
• A keen eye for detail
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship is required

• Position is full-time, 2nd shift, Sunday – Wednesday 1:00pm-11:30pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

• Pay:

  • $26.00 - $32.00 / hour

  • 2nd Shift includes an additional 10% shift differential 

  • $50 Flat-rate shift differential included for Sunday shifts 

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.